Ekaterina
/aykahteh-REENUH/ Greek Female
Meaning & Origin
Ekaterina is a Greek name meaning "Uncertain, perha...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan. The name originates from the Greek Aikaterine (Αικατερίνη), the etymology of which is debated. Possible origins include Hekate (a Greek goddess) or Greek words relating to purity or torture.
Quick Facts
Language Greek
Gender Female
Phonetic aykahteh-REENUH
IPA eɪkɑtɛˈɹinə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as aykahteh-REENUH. Keep the original Greek phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ekaterina
- · Catherine the Great - Empress of Russia
- · Ekaterina Gordeeva - Russian figure skater
- · Ekaterina Gamova - Russian volleyball player
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